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• Liverpool FC boss Jurgen Klopp insists Joel Matip does not need surgery and hints Philippe Coutinho could face Manchester City

  16-12-2016 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp has allayed fears Joel Matip may need an operation to cure his ankle problem even though he is struggling to be fit for Monday night's Merseyside derby against Everton.
  
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• Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka plays down fears over his side's lack of goals as he insists: 'It's not a concern' 

  16-12-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aitor Karanka says he is 'not at all concerned' despite Middlesbrough's attack ranking as the worst in the Premier League with just 13 goals to his name so far this season.
  
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• Chelsea manager Antonio Conte digs at departing Oscar for chasing the cash with £52m Shanghai SIPG move

  16-12-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antonio Conte said on Friday that ambitious players should always put passion before money as Chelsea’s manager spoke about Oscar’s exit from the Premier League for a payday in China.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic is too good to rest, insists Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho

  16-12-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho has admitted he simply cannot drop Zlatan Ibrahimovic, even if the Manchester United striker requires a rest. The 35-year-old has featured in more games than any other United player this season.
  
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• Defiant Sam Allardyce is ready for a comeback after England sacking

  16-12-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sam Allardyce and England parted company in September after a Daily Telegraph sting caught the 62-year-old explaining how to circumvent FA rules on third-party ownership to undercover reporters.
  
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• Exclusive - Televisa affiliate surfaces in widening FIFA bribery probe

  16-12-2016 23:34
  By Mica Rosenberg NEW YORK (Reuters) - An unnamed company described in a sweeping probe of corruption in football's world governing body FIFA matches the description of a close affiliate of Grupo Televisa, the largest broadcaster in Latin America, according to a Reuters review of U.S. and Swiss government documents. In court papers filed on Tuesday, U.S. prosecutors said an affiliate of a major broadcasting company headquartered in Latin America helped to pay millions of dollars in bribes to obt
  
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• WLKY is in Las Vegas for CBS Sports Classic UK-UNC match up - WLKY Louisville

  16-12-2016 23:33
  
  WLKY is in Las Vegas for CBS Sports Classic UK-UNC match up
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  The University of Kentucky Wildcats are in Las Vegas getting ready for a top 10 match up against North Carolina. Advertisement. The game is the second in the CBS Sports Classic doubleheader Saturday on WLKY. WLKY's Vicki Dortch and Fred Cowgill are ...
  
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• Tazawa finalizes $12 million, 2-year contract with Marlins

  16-12-2016 23:33
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Right-handed reliever Junichi Tazawa has finalized his $12 million, two-year contract with the Miami Marlins after passing a physical.
  
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• Michael van Gerwen has won 25 titles in a year...  the world No 1 is the Lionel Messi of darts

  16-12-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: Twenty-five trophies in a year. Roger Federer didn't do it, nor did Tiger Woods in his heyday. Not even Lionel Messi can match this. This is Michael van Gerwen's achievement.
  
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• Kurtley Beale relives the injury that put his Wasps move at risk: 'My kneecap was halfway up my thigh... I was lucky' 

  16-12-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Kurtley Beale, who made his Wasps debut against Connacht last weekend, has opened up on what he has described as the 'worst injury I've had'.
  
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• European Champions Cup: Your guide to a thrilling weekend of action including Connacht vs Wasps 

  16-12-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail guides you through an action-packed weekend of European rugby action as Connacht face Wasps again and Leicester host Munster at Welford Road. 
  
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• West Brom v Manchester United: Jose Mourinho is no longer the flavour of the months, claims Tony Pulis

  16-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tony Pulis believes Jose Mourinho has lost his status as the Premier League’s flavour of the month but the West Brom manager has backed him to bring success back to Old Trafford.
  
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• Louisville suspends assistant after Wake Forest probe

  16-12-2016 23:31
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has suspended Lonnie Galloway for the Citrus Bowl following a review of how the co-offensive coordinator handled Wake Forest game plans he received from fired Demon Deacons broadcaster Tommy Elrod.
  
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• Ronald Koeman insists a new deal for Ross Barkley is 'not a priority' for Everton ahead of Merseyside derby

  16-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As things stand, though, there has been no move from Everton to sit down with Ross Barkley. He has endured a difficult start to life under manager Ronald Koeman, who was appointed in the summer.
  
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• Moeen Ali turned on the style against India but his love of lazy wafts continues to infuriate

  16-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: We saw both sides of Moeen Ali on the first day in Chennai — the lover of lazy wafts who looks like he can get out at any moment, and the stylist who can play any shot.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino warns Real Madrid and PSG to keep their hands off Tottenham's stars as he reveals his love for Phil Taylor and the darts

  16-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail revealed on Thursday that Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing Dele Alli, while Eric Dier has been watched by Bayern Munich. But key players have signed new deals.
  
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• How Danny Willett became master of his universe... Sheffield golfer felt like champion of the world after Augusta

  16-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY DEREK LAWRENSON: Picture Danny Willett in his PJs, curled up on the sofa with wife Nicole, nursing a glass of red wine and finally getting round to reliving that Sunday at Augusta.
  
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• HOT OR NOT: Jurgen Klopp has handled the Loris Karius situation perfectly while John Stones needs to learn lessons from being dropped 

  16-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's RIATH AL-SAMARRAI reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold, from Jurgen Klopp to Birmingham City.
  
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• Billionaire Mohed Altrad looking to buy-out Gloucester but has to convince authorities it would not be a threat to European competition

  16-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Aviva Premiership could have another billionaire owner if Syrian-born Mohed Altrad can convince rugby’s powerbrokers he does not pose a threat to Europe’s top club competitions.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Saturday, December 17

  16-12-2016 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his best tips ahead of Saturday's meetings at Ascot, Lingfield, Newcastle and Haydock.
  
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• Hall of Famer Rod Carew has heart, kidney transplant

  16-12-2016 23:25
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew has undergone successful heart and kidney transplant surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.
  
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• Hamilton 1-2 Rangers: Martyn Waghorn brace secures third win in a row despite Dougie Imrie's late strike

  16-12-2016 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The striker put the visitors ahead just before half-time with a neat header and scored a second from close range in the 52nd minute. Dougie Imrie grabbed a late consolation for Hamilton.
  
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• John Stones: Manchester City defender 'ahead of where he should be'

  16-12-2016 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City defender John Stones is "ahead of where he should be" and can be one of the best defenders in Europe, his former boss Roberto Martinez says.
  
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• BBL: Five great shots as Sharks beat Force

  16-12-2016 23:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch five great shots as Sheffield Sharks beat second-placed Leeds Force 83-44 in the BBL.
  
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• Ten-man Dortmund rally twice to draw at Hoffenheim

  16-12-2016 23:06
  BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund twice came back from a goal down to draw 2-2 at Hoffenheim on Friday despite playing for more than one half with 10 men following the dismissal of Marco Reus. The Bundesliga's leading scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rescued a point for Dortmund with a 48th-minute equaliser, his 16th goal of the campaign. Hoffenheim are still undefeated this season and moved up to third spot on 27 points. Dortmund, a point behind in fifth place, have won just three of their l
  
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• Second-placed Rangers win at Hamilton

  16-12-2016 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martyn Waghorn scores twice as Rangers see off a late Hamilton Accies fightback at New Douglas Park.
  
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• Manchester United star Anthony Martial says bench role under Jose Mourinho has become 'truly annoying'

  16-12-2016 22:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has expressed his frustration at being unable to pin down a permanent place in Jose Mourinho's team at Old Trafford this season.
  
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• Norwich 1-2 Huddersfield: Match Report

  16-12-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elias Kachunga at the double to give Huddersfield victory at NorwichElias Kachunga's first half double gave Huddersfield a thoroughly dese
  
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• LSU's Fournette sitting out bowl, ending collegiate career

  16-12-2016 22:34
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU running back Leonard Fournette will sit out the 19th-ranked Tigers' matchup with No. 15 Louisville in the Citrus Bowl, a decision that ends his highlight-filled collegiate career.
  
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• Hamilton 1-2 Rangers: Match Report

  16-12-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Martyn Waghorn nets his first league goals since August as Rangers beat HamiltonMartyn Waghorn netted his first league goals since August
  
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• Glasgow Warriors beat Racing 92 to move top of group

  16-12-2016 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Glasgow Warriors move top of European Champions Cup Pool One with a second straight win over French champions Racing 92.
  
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• Southampton need some luck up front - Ward-Prowse

  16-12-2016 22:12
  By bloom SOUTHAMPTON, England - By Claire Bloomfield Southampton need luck on their side if they are going to improve their goal-scoring fortunes, according to midfielder James Ward-Prowse. The Saints are a creditable ninth in the Premier League but have netted just 14 times in 16 games, the joint second lowest haul in the division. "I think the strikers need to keep making the runs, keep getting into the box," said England under-21 captain Ward-Prowse ahead of Sunday's match at local rivals Bou
  
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• Four evacuees killed, convoy sent back to east Aleppo

  16-12-2016 22:06
  
  Evacuation suspended after group leaving east Aleppo was stopped, attacked before being sent back, witnesses say.
  
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• USA Gymnastics: How the sport has become beset by allegations of sex abuse

  16-12-2016 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Britain comes to terms with claims of sexual abuse in football, gymnastics in the US is dealing with its own growing scandal.
  
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• Correction: Minnesota-Boycott story

  16-12-2016 21:48
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story Dec. 15 about University of Minnesota football players boycotting football activities following player suspensions after an alleged sexual assault, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date of the alleged attack. It was Sept. 2, not Sept. 3.
  
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• Correction: Minnesota-Suspensions story

  16-12-2016 21:44
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story Dec. 14 about the suspensions of 10 University of Minnesota football players over an alleged sexual assault, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date of the alleged attack. It was Sept. 2, not Sept. 3.
  
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• Vikings' Peterson says he will play Sunday against Colts

  16-12-2016 21:08
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says he is ready to return after missing the last 11 games with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
  
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• Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Merseyside derby will be 'a real battle' as he prepares his players in training

  16-12-2016 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp led his Liverpool players through an evening training session on Friday ahead of what he predicts will be 'a real battle' in Monday night's Merseyside derby.
  
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• Is West Ham defender Reece Oxford the new Rio Ferdinand? The youngster is certainly a special player

  16-12-2016 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: When I first saw Reece Oxford he was playing a holding midfield role - a position reserved for experienced players - at the age of 16, away from home at Arsenal.
  
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• Chelsea announce loss of £71m after incurring 'exceptional costs'

  16-12-2016 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The club were down £75.3m with a significant chunk of that as a result of the Blues paying compensation for terminating the club's contract with adidas early.
  
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• Pep Guardiola leads Manchester City stars to spread Christmas cheer during annual visit to children's hospital

  16-12-2016 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City stars spread Christmas cheer to hundreds of youngsters during their annual visit to the Royal Manchester Children's hospital on Friday. 
  
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• Britain's Houghton retires from rowing after five Olympics

  16-12-2016 20:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's three-time Olympic silver medallist Frances Houghton announces her retirement from rowing.
  
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• As Alastair Cook ponders his England future, is it time to release the hounds? | Barney Ronay

  16-12-2016 20:30
  
  The England captain is exiting with all the unhurried deliberation of a great cricketer who has been an understated marvel of the sporting age. It is all a little mannered, don’t you think?Alastair Cook must go! Alastair Cook might go. Alastair Cook could conceivably go. Providing, you know, he’s OK with it. In the buildup to the final Test against India in Chennai Cook announced that no decision would be made “in the heat of the moment” on his future as England’s T
  
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• Patriots' Belichick unsure of role for WR Michael Floyd

  16-12-2016 20:18
  
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn't sure what role newly signed receiver Michael Floyd will play with the team.
  
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• New faces breaking through on women's World Cup ski circuit

  16-12-2016 20:05
  
  VAL D'ISERE, France (AP) — In the absence of established stars like Lindsey Vonn and Tina Maze, new faces are breaking through on the women's World Cup circuit.
  
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• Mines QB Dvorak, GVSU RB Carter lead Little All-America team

  16-12-2016 19:59
  Colorado Mines quarterback Justin Dvorak and Grand Valley State running back Marty Carter highlight The Associated Press Little All-America team , honoring the top football players in Division II, III and NAIA.
  
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• Racing Metro question Johan Goosen's decision to retire at 24 as South African says he's returning home to become commercial director

  16-12-2016 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  South Africa back Johan Goosen has retired from rugby at the age of 24 to the amazement of his club Racing Metro. The club have said they will sue him if he ends up joining another club.
  
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• Racing 92 unhappy after South Africa's Johan Goosen retires from rugby, aged 24

  16-12-2016 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Racing 92 are unhappy after South Africa international Johan Goosen announced his retirement from the sport, aged 24.The French club said on
  
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• Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of Scottish Open at quarter-final stage to John Higgins

  16-12-2016 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan bowed out of the Scottish Open, losing 5-2 to quarter-final opponent John Higgins in Glasgow. O'Sullivan was on the back foot after losing the first three frames and never recovered.
  
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• South African teenager hits 160 out of her side's score of 169

  16-12-2016 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While eight of her team-mates were dismissed for ducks, Swart clubbed 18 fours and 12 sixes. Her score was only 15 fewer than the world record for T20 cricket, set by Chris Gayle in 2013.
  
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